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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.37, 691.46 and 414.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.37, 691.46 and 414.09 is: 617.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.37 : 691.46 = 414.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.37/691.46 = 414.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.37x = 691.46 × 414.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.37x = 286,324.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,324.60/463.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.92

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